US Bridges

Union Turnpike over Creedmoor Hosp RD

Fair

Queens County, New York · .1 MI W Bcip & Union Tpke · Structure no. 000000002248129

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Turnpike over Creedmoor Hosp RD is a concrete frame carrying Union Turnpike over Creedmoor Hosp RD in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,864 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUnion Turnpike
CrossesCreedmoor Hosp RD
Location.1 MI W Bcip & Union Tpke
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.74068, -73.72826
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2018)
Projected traffic13,864 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Turnpike over Creedmoor Hosp RD built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Turnpike over Creedmoor Hosp RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Union Turnpike over Creedmoor Hosp RD carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Union Turnpike over Creedmoor Hosp RD?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Union Turnpike over Creedmoor Hosp RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.